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- Health Tip: When a Cold Won't Go Away
- Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 - It might be an allergy
- 'Mini' Stem Cell Transplant May Help Seniors With Blood Cancer
- Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 - One-third of study patients over 60 had improved overall 5-year survival, researchers report
- Gluten in Cosmetics Threaten Those With Celiac Disease
- Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 - Some facial products, body lotions carry the protein, researchers warn
- Exercise Might Help Thwart 'Obesity Gene'
- Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 - Researchers find genetic risk lower in those who stay physically active
- Cancer Risk Doubles After Organ Transplant, Study Finds
- Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500 - But benefits still far outweigh the risk, say experts
- Yoga Gets Women With Back Pain Moving: Study
- Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500 - But the British research did not show any more easing of discomfort with the technique
- Dementia May Impede Stroke Recovery
- Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500 - Lasting disability more common for those with previous mental decline, study finds
- Prevention Is Key for Fall Asthma Flare-Ups in Kids
- Sun, 30 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500 - The best way to avoid asthma attacks is to avoid the triggers that cause them, experts say
- Glaucoma Experts Eye Benefits of Exercise
- Sun, 30 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500 - Moderate activity may reduce an important risk factor, study finds
- Daily Aspirin May Help Prevent Colon Cancer for Those at High Risk
- Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500 - People with Lynch syndrome, a hereditary form of cancer, might benefit from 2 tablets a day: study
- Scientists Identify Gene Linked to Cold Sores
- Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500 - Findings could eventually lead to new treatments for outbreaks of oral herpes, researchers say
- Stress Linked to Higher Mortality Risk Among Men
- Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500 - Even moderate but sustained stress might have deadly effects, study suggests
- Thyroid Surgery Linked to Improved Sleep Apnea Symptoms
- Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500 - Many patients had less snoring after thyroidectomy, study finds
- Health Tip: Clean Dentures Well
- Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500 - Suggestions for proper care
- Aging Brain's Decline May Hinge on a Gene
- Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500 - But exercise can help counteract this deterioration, study suggests
- Drinking More Fluids Could Lower Men's Bladder Cancer Risk
- Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500 - The association was not as strong in older males who typically drank less water, study finds
- Death Toll From Listeria Outbreak Hits 28
- Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0500 - Another 133 people sickened in 26 states, CDC reports
- Can Fatty Acids in Breast Milk or Formula Make Kids Smarter?
- Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500 - Studies find benefits at 14 months and about 10 years
- New Test Predicts Risk for Impotence After Prostate Cancer Therapy
- Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500 - Series of questions given prior to treatment could help men decide on type of care, researchers say
- Higher Risk of Second Breast Cancer Seen in Black Women
- Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500 - Those diagnosed under 45 also at greater risk for more aggressive form of disease, research shows
- Adding Psychotherapy to Meds Helps Kids With OCD
- Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500 - But the therapy can be hard to find in many communities, researchers note
- Depression Tied to Higher Risk for Stroke
- Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500 - Study found the mental health condition is linked to a 55% raised risk for fatal brain attack
- U.S. Flu Shot Policy Shields More Kids Than Canada's Program, Study Finds
- Mon, 19 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500 - Fewer preschoolers getting flu after U.S. government called for vaccination of 2 to 4-year-olds
- Lack of Sleep Hurts Kids' Academic Performance: Study
- Mon, 19 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500 - Primary school children need at least 9 hours of sleep each night, research shows
- Health Tip: Is It Arthritis That's Irritating Your Knee?
- Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500 - Here are typical warning signs
- Dementia Patients Seem to Benefit From Small Group Homes
- Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500 - Environment better for feeling at home, doing familiar activities, study shows
- Research Reveals Why Hungry People Get Cranky
- Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500 - Stress, hunger trigger fluctuating levels of the hormone serotonin in the brain, scans show
- Vaccinations Aren't Just for Kids
- Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500 - Adults need protection from array of diseases beyond the flu, experts say
- Hysterectomies Not Well Understood by U.S. Women
- Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500 - More than 1 in 10 mistakenly thought women could get pregnant without a uterus, researchers found
- Lung Cancer Rates Begin to Decline for U.S. Women
- Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500 - CDC report also finds continued long-term drop in cases among men
- Breast Cancer Rates Jump Worldwide, Study Finds
- Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0500 - More cases being seen in developing countries among younger women
- Health Highlights: Sept. 15, 2011
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